apologetic
pronunciation
How to pronounce apologetic in British English:
UK [əˌpɒləˈdʒetɪk]
How to pronounce apologetic in American English:
US [əˌpɑləˈdʒetɪk]
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- Adjective:
- offering or expressing apology
Word Origin
- apologetic (adj.)
- 1640s, "vindicatory," from French apologétique, from Latin apologeticus, from Greek apologetikos "defensible," from apologeisthai (see apology). Meaning "regretfully acknowledging failure" is from 1855. As a noun, "formal defense," from early 15c. Related: Apologetics (c. 1753).
Example
- 1. Alex gave her and apologetic look and sniffed .
- 2. He was apologetic for arriving late .
- 3. He was deeply apologetic about his behavior .
- 4. But each time sister li recalls her initiation experience , it is with an apologetic heart . She received initiation under very unusual circumstances .
- 5. I 'm apologetic for you .